Community

October 21, 2025

New voices

Looking for a fresh perspective? Check out these podcasts and radio shows from UW alumni and faculty.


A passionate endeavor

Ashley Adair found passion in her career (literally) selling romance books. Now, her bookmobile is going from wheels to walls with a permanent location.


October 16, 2025

MAP Awardees

The Multicultural Alumni Partnership is proud to present the 2025 community and student MAP awardees.


October 15, 2025

Rooted in resilience

The UW’s Champions Program offers students who have been in foster care or experienced homelessness the foundation they need to grow.


Power builder

From the UW’s Evans School to national racial justice leadership, Marc Philpart is helping build a new future through the Black Freedom Fund.


October 14, 2025

Dressing for success

From interview suits to confidence boosts, the Husky Career Closet outfits students for the professional world.


September 24, 2025

Fall media roundup

In case you needed to add a few more books to your shelf, here are a few new releases from the UW community.


September 11, 2025

Staging a comeback

Jennifer Zeyl guides the Intiman through collaboration, education and a renewed sense of purpose.


September 10, 2025

A life intertwined with history

Carver Gayton's activism and academic brilliance spring from a rich history of aspiration and achievement on both sides of his family.


August 28, 2025

Keeping up with the tides

Crews aboard the UW Applied Physics Laboratory's R/V Robertson deploys buoys to measure water quality and report back to coastal communities.


August 27, 2025

The journey here

From land-grant roots to national leadership, Robert J. Jones is shaping the future of public education.


July 10, 2025

Check out these summer reads (and listens) by UW authors and artists

Summer brings new books, music and podcasts by UW alumni.


June 18, 2025

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Passion and purpose on the PCT

Mari Hoffman found passion and purpose on the PCT.


June 16, 2025

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Broadcast news

Tina Pamintuan, a distinguished figure in public media, succeeds Caryn Mathes as KUOW's new leader.


June 10, 2025

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When impact really matters

In trying times, UW Impact leads the way with grassroots support for higher education.


June 4, 2025

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Take the plunge

Members of the Golden Gardens Swim Club, many of them UW alumni, enjoy the thrills and chills of open water swimming in Puget Sound.


May 23, 2025

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Honoring three generous giants

Two of the UW's newest student residences will soon be renamed to honor artist and teacher Marvin Oliver and professors Lois Price Spratlen and Thaddeus Spratlen.


May 22, 2025

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Advocacy ace

Jill McKinstry, retired director of Odegaard Undergraduate Library, still takes on leadership roles in her community.


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Decades of distinction

The UW Alumni Association proudly presents Dr. Brad McDavid with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award.


May 9, 2025

A young Black woman explains candlemaking in her shop

Light the way

Shanise Kemp combined her experience in supply chain logistics with her husband's newfound love for candles into her own small business.